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H.Res. 1628 · 119th Congress

Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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  1. 2026-10-15Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  2. 2026-10-15Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
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Cosponsors

  • Rep. Julia Brownley D-CA-26
  • Rep. André Carson D-IN-7
  • Rep. Ed Case D-HI-1
  • Rep. Debbie Dingell D-MI-6
  • Rep. Michael Guest R-MS-3
  • Rep. Val T. Hoyle D-OR-4
  • Rep. Jared Huffman D-CA-2
  • Rep. Marcy Kaptur D-OH-9
  • Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL-8
  • Rep. Kevin Mullin D-CA-15
  • Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon D-PA-5
  • Rep. Robert J. Wittman R-VA-1